During our recent redecoration of the guest bathroom, the toilet sat in the living room for several days, calling to mind Russell Edson’s prose poem, “With Sincerest Regrets.” Like a white snail the toilet slides into the living room demanding … Continue reading
Prose Poem
Plenty of Time
When I volunteered to drive Huck and Nell to the Oakland airport, I allowed myself plenty of time to get there for the 1:30 pm check-in. After dropping a work project off at the Junction, I made my way up … Continue reading
Storm: January 2010
Two power failures in as many days. The second of two storms rushing in over New Melones Reservoir and two more forecast as coming this way. Radio says this is the most rain in a one week period since 2005. … Continue reading
Knitting
After watching Andrea knit several gifts for people, including cute little socks for Juniper, I was inspired to learn to knit. I inquired about classes at the local yarn shop, By Hand Yarn, and learned that an ultra beginner class … Continue reading
Homeschool
Getting back to homeschool this week after the seasonal break underscored the simple pleasures in this occupation. How many grandmother/tutors have the privilege of enjoying: a seven-year-old gnawing a chicken leg at second breakfast while doing phonogram drills? the burgeoning … Continue reading
